Subtract 12/90 from 27/50
27/50 - 12/90 is 61/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
27/50 = 27 × 9/50 × 9 = 243/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
12/90 = 12 × 5/90 × 5 = 60/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/450 - 60/450 = 243 - 60/450 = 183/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/150
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